Bilingual District Translator (Spanish–English)

Lompoc Unified School District; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lompoc Unified School District seeks a District Translator to provide complex interpretation and written translation services (e.g., Spanish to English) for meetings, documents, and communications across district programs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with translation/interpretation coursework and at least two years of related experience; a certificate is desirable. The role supports DELAC, IEPs, and district communications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus training or coursework in interpretation and translation tech.
• Two years of related experience performing interpreting and translating functions with increasing responsibilities.
• Certificate in translation and interpretation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex, accurate oral interpretations and written translations (e.g., Spanish–English) for meetings and materials.
• Interpret or translate for internal and external parties with speed and accuracy.
• Attend meetings and community events as a district interpreter.
• Translate a wide range of documents including IEPs, reports, calendars and policies.
• Supervise and train bilingual staff in translation and interpretation standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and work with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Translation & interpretation

Proficiency testing

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Translation/interpretation coursework

Tools

Translation technology training

Job description

Lompoc Unified School District seeks a District Translator to provide complex interpretation and written translation services (e.g., Spanish to English) for meetings, documents, and communications across district programs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with translation/interpretation coursework and at least two years of related experience; a certificate is desirable. The role supports DELAC, IEPs, and district communications.